The X1 Carbon was tucked away in a rather dark corner of the room once it had left the stage after its reveal, but we persevered to snap some pics.

In the hand the 1.36kg machine certainly feels light, living up to its title as the thinnest and lightest ThinkPad that the company makes. Considering the 14-inch screen size we reckon that the size-to-weight ratio is up there with the very best.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon also features a rapid charge, which means up to 80 per cent of battery life can be charged in a mere 35 minutes. Sounds like an Ultrabook for those where every second counts.

However there's still no word on price, but we don't expect it to be on the budget side.

Gaming geek, semi-failed cyclist, big screen and movie lover and fan of both big beats and beer. As the former Reviews Editor at What Digital Camera, self-confessed camera geek Mike has seen pretty much every digital camera that's been made. His work has featured in a variety of well-respected titles, including Wired, TechRadar, Professional Photographer and many more.